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TSA security looks at people who complain about ... TSA security

This is what tyrrany looks like. First, the IRS is used to quiet down dissent and now the TSA.

Washington (CNN) -- Don't like the way airport screeners are doing their job? You might not want to complain too much while standing in line.

Arrogant complaining about airport security is one indicator Transportation Security Administration officers consider when looking for possible criminals and terrorists, CNN has learned exclusively. And, when combined with other behavioral indicators, it could result in a traveler facing additional scrutiny

Re: TSA security looks at people who complain about ... TSA security

so you're waiting in a long line-up looking stressed, annoyed and fatigued, and you're expected to be happy about it or you could be identified as high risk?

TSA management who are issuing these directives don't have a functioning brain cell between them. it's not like most terrorists would go out of their way to draw attention to themselves. they could get their buddies to do all the complaining and draw extra attention whilst they quietly slip through with minimal attention.

didn't the gestapo always place people under observation if a person complained about them?